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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Panama City Beach?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Panama City Beach and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 15 April 2025.

January

C$ 63

February

C$ 57

March

C$ 89

April

C$ 90

May

C$ 89

June

C$ 104

July

C$ 108

August

C$ 89

September

C$ 80

October

C$ 79

November

C$ 76

December

C$ 84

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Panama City Beach is February. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for rental in Panama City Beach

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Panama City Beach to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 15 April 2025.

Small cars

C$ 41 - C$ 165

All Car Types

C$ 62 - C$ 197

To rent a small car in Panama City Beach, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 54/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Panama City Beach, the United States (~C$ 41/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~C$ 165/day). In fact, November is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Panama City Beach. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Panama City Beach, renting a small car saves you 37% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a medium car in Panama City Beach, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 52/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Panama City Beach, the United States (~C$ 52/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~C$ 95/day). In fact, January is about 2% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Panama City Beach. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Panama City Beach, renting a medium car saves you 38% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a SUV in Panama City Beach, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 52/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Panama City Beach, the United States (~C$ 52/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~C$ 101/day). In fact, January is about 0% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Panama City Beach. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Panama City Beach, renting a SUV saves you 39% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Top rental agencies in Panama City Beach

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Panama City Beach known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 6 car rental companies in Panama City Beach. Reviews were last updated on 15 April 2025.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the Panama City Beach area such as Thrifty, Dollar and Budget. Skim reviews, rental company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.

Thrifty

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Dollar

8.3
Very good
6 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.3

Budget

6.0
Okay
5 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.2

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.4

Avis

5.6
Fair
5 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.7

Comfort

5.9

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

2.0
Poor
8 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

Hertz

20 reviews2 locations

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Panama City Beach, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 April 2025.
  • Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Panama City Beach?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Thrifty (10.0 rating), Dollar (8.3 rating) and Budget (6.0 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Panama City Beach.

  • What are gas prices like in Panama City Beach?

    The average gas price in Panama City Beach is C$ 1.26/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between C$ 56 and C$ 81 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Panama City Beach for a week from Budget?

    Budget is one of the top picks in Panama City Beach. They can have you in a rental car for about C$ 665 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I rent a car in Panama City Beach for the best price?

    Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 73% on your car rental. For a below average price in Panama City Beach, Cheapflights recommends booking your car rental at least 83 days in advance.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Panama City Beach?

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Panama City Beach however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • What car do most people rent in Panama City Beach?

    The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Panama City Beach is Intermediate (Toyota RAV4) based on our Cheapflights data.

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